1961 Ducati 175TS Registration Number: 130 XVC Frame Numbe...

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£4,000

1961 Ducati 175TS

Registration Number: 130 XVC
Frame Number: MD 53622MD

- Restored, matching engine/frame

Designed by Fabio Taglioni, the first Ducati overhead-camshaft single - the 100 Gran Sport - appeared on the racetrack in 1954 and soon proved unbeatable in its class. Taglioni’s versatile design proved capable of considerable enlargement, being produced in various capacities from the original 98cc up to 450cc. The 175cc class was popular in Continental Europe and Ducati’s first offerings in that category appeared towards the end of the 1950s. A pair of 175cc roadsters was introduced for the 1956 season, the Sport version of which (known as the ‘Silverstone’ in the UK) was capable of more than 80mph in road trim and close to the ‘ton’ when stripped for racing, an astonishing achievement at the time and one that helped establish the giant killing reputation long enjoyed by Ducati’s miniature masterpieces. Alongside it Ducati offered the 175 T (Turismo), which was made in a lower state of tune and became the TS (Turismo Speciale) for 1958. Manufactured for only a few seasons, these 175cc tourers are today quite rare.

Manufactured 1961, this wonderful example was imported from Spain in 2016. Nicely restored, the Ducati still retained its matching numbers engine and frame.

This super looking bike has been finished to a high standard, and unused since restoration. Starting and running very nicely, this beautiful classic Ducati is offered for sale with V5C and catalogue of parts used in the restoration.